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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 10, 2024

Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…

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Our Alumni
From AmeriCorps member to educator: Get to know City Year LA alum Hayden Parsley
December 9, 2024

Hayden Parsley, City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of City Year but is already…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Barnabas Lee
November 19, 2024

Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…

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The Corps
Why I Serve – Alex Reed
November 12, 2024

Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…

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Our Impact
Why I Serve: Angel Rodriguez
October 3, 2024

My name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…

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Benefits & Resources
Empowering Futures: How an Exclusive Madison Wells Internship Is Transforming City Year LA AmeriCorps Members’ Careers
September 12, 2024

At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024

Service impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three City Year Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…

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Benefits & Resources
Furnishing your apartment on a budget: Tips for AmeriCorps members
July 22, 2024

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…

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Education
Corps Members Explore the Power of Generative AI on Advancing Education Opportunity
June 27, 2024

This summer, City Year AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…

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Benefits & Resources
The Data Tells The Story: Cindy Edelman on City Year’s Measurable Results

Supporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At City Year, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…

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Our Impact
Top 5 Reasons to Join City Year New Hampshire
June 10, 2024

A year of service with City Year is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…

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Education
Improving student attendance through student success coaching

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners